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Metis

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I'm ready for another set of eyes for my 60,000-word mainstream novel about a chess-obsessed autistic boy.

I'm looking for help identifying areas where plot and characters can be better developed and/or expanded upon. Could use some help with pacing, fleshing out the novel's highs and lows, and making sure the reader stays involved from beginning to end.

I'm not looking for much in the way of grammar, punctuation, etc. Just a read-through with initial thoughts, impressions, and suggestions.

Drop me a PM if you're interested and able.

(I'm willing to provide similar services in return.)
 

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I can vouch for this book. I read it and enjoyed it. Good luck with it Metis!

--ray
 

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GJB,
Thanks for the kind words and for the inspiration, support, and mentoring so far! Nice to be taken under the wing of a pro!
Cheers!
 

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I can vouch for this book. I read it and enjoyed it. Good luck with it Metis!

--ray

And let me hijack this thread a moment to thank Ray for giving me comments on my writing. Thanks Ray!
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Alpha betas, are okaaaaay
If you like sweat socks.

Anyone know the movie?
 
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